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Ford Mustang vs. Mazda RX-8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Mustang vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,370

Ford Mustang GT Deluxe   
Difference: $4,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,031

Ford Mustang GT Deluxe   
Difference: $4,642

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620112011
ModelMustangMustangRX-8RX-8
TrimGT DeluxeGT PremiumGrand TouringR3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $25,140 $26,320 $32,260 $32,290
Base Invoice $23,126 $24,188 $29,878 $29,904
Front side airbags 370 370    
Interior Upgrade Package 450 450    
Rear spoiler 0 0    
Leather seating surfaces 695      
5-speed automatic 995 995    
Front side airbags 322 322    
Interior Upgrade Package 392 392    
Rear spoiler 0 0    
Leather seating surfaces 605      
5-speed automatic 866 866    
Options (change) 2,510 1,815 0 0
Options (change) 2,185 1,580 0 0
Destination 720 720 795 795
Total Price $28,370 $28,855 $33,055 $33,085
Total Invoice $26,031 $26,488 $30,673 $30,699

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Mazda RX-8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Mustang GT Deluxe
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,018
Model Year2006200620112011
ModelMustangMustangRX-8RX-8
TrimGT DeluxeGT PremiumGrand TouringR3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine300hp V8300hp V8232hp R2232hp R2
TransmissionA5A5M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4500, 8300, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17235/55-17225/45-18225/40-19
Total Price$28,370$28,855$33,055$33,085
Adjustments for Features0-250-3,905-1,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,370$28,605$29,150$31,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$235$0$2,430
Total Invoice$26,031$26,488$30,673$30,699
Adjustments for Features0-229-3,624-1,396
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,031$26,259$27,049$29,303
Cost Above Minimum$0$228$0$2,254

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year2006200620112011
ModelMustangMustangRX-8RX-8
TrimGT DeluxeGT PremiumGrand TouringR3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
6-speed manual  $150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Second-row high console  $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Larger rear spoiler   $200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof  $900 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio  $200 
Surround sound  $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125 
Heated mirrors  $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Trip computer$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Heated front seats  $200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Total Value of Features$2,270$2,520$6,175$3,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$3,905$1,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-229-3,624-1,396

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20062011
ModelMustangRX-8
Body2dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Wheelbase107.1 in106.4 in
Length187.6 in175.6 in
Width73.9 in69.7 in
Height55.4 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,525 lb.3,064 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.6 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom34.7 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.8 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom30.3 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Deluxe

Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

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